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Midweek Update
February 12, 2025 |
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PACEM has officially moved into Fellowship Hall. This week and next CFUMC is hosting PACEM and dozens of volunteers as we provide a temporary shelter for those in need. Additionally, this Sunday Confirmation Classes begin for our youth. These classes go through June. Please take note of the other events happening around CFUMC below. |
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Confirmation Classes Begin
Sunday, February 16 from 11:30-12:30
We welcome mentors, youth, and their adults to join us for our first session, "Getting Aquainted" in the CFUMC Fellowship Hall after service. Lunch is provided.
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February One Thing Ministry
The February One Thing Ministry will support the efforts of Dr. Denise Young, a local OB/GYN providing medical care to underserved new mothers and families.
The greatest needs are:
- diapers newborn and sizes 1,2 , and 3
- Wipes (lots of them!)
- New or gently used baby carriers (wraps)
- Infant clothing (especially little girl clothing)
Questions? Contact Carolyn McGee carolynmcgee@cvillefirstumc.org
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Worship and Book Reading
February 23rd & 24th
Join Abigail Carrol, author of
Cup My Days Like Water for a Worship and Book Reading Event at CFUMC.
On Sunday, February 23rd, Abigail will be speaking in worship on the "
Prophetic Necessity of Beauty". At 2pm, she will host a workshop around "
Building of the Psalms". The workshop will take place in Room 208.
On Monday, February 24th at 7pm an Author Talk will take place on the topic of "
A Gathering of Larks".
The full poster is here.
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Save the Date: Women's Retreat
Saturday, March 8th from 8:30am to 3:30pm
Who am I? Who is God?
Aldersgate UMC and CFUMC will host a women's retreat on March 8th. Open to all women. Attendance is $25 - scholarships will be available.
To sign up and for more information visit here.
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A Weekend with Mark Miller
March 14-15, 2025
Join Mark Miller as he presents Music: The Praise of God and the Cry for Justice.
On Friday Evening, CFUMC will host a Joy & Justice Sing-In and Presentation.
On Saturday, Trinity Episcopal will host a Choral Worship.
See the poster for more information.
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Save the Date: Rise Against Hunger
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Rise Against Hunger will be Saturday, April 12, 2025.
All ages are welcome. We will be packing 20,000 meals! Rise provides food to the chronically undernourished.
Contact Harriet or Larry Lambert with any questions. (434) 960-8233. Sign up link will be available closer to the event.
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Kids and Youth Connect at CFUMC |
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Last Sunday Lunch
Sunday, February 23rd after Service
Walk to Christian's Pizza with the Youth after service for pizza and fellowship.
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SAVE THE DATE:
Vacation Bible School
July 21-25, 2025
"Trusting Jesus in a Wild World!"
We have our dates, our teaching materials, and our Jesus. Now all we need is our volunteers and kiddos! Attached is a promotional flier to get the word out. Please send those volunteers and kids our way.
Looking forward to a wild time!
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Bishop Sue Shares Pastoral Letter
An excerpt:
On my most recent trip to Rome as the ordinands and I followed the travels of the Apostle Paul, I stood in the catacombs and imagined what it must have felt like for those Christians of the early Church, persecuted and fearful, to house themselves for worship and community amongst their dead where it was safe. And so, they knew the value of community.
Read the entire letter here.
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Calling All Men
The Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study Group has accepted the position of “Chief Cook and Bottle Washer” for the Shrove Tuesday Sunday Pancake Breakfast on March 2nd immediately following the worship service!
The group can always use a “few good men” to support this effort.
If you are interested, please contact Jim Berlin jimberlin79@gmail.com or Tom Ashley ashletj@gmail.com and they will put you to work (and will appreciate your help!)
Thanks in advance!
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Martha's Ministry
The Nurture Committee has a Martha’s Ministry that provides funeral receptions here in our church. This offering of love from our community provide varied foods, flowers if necessary, lovely set up either in the gathering space or fellowship hall. The families are comforted by our outpouring of love and comfort during their difficult times of grief. They are provided with a brochure outlining our assistance and are contacted in order to personalize the reception.
If you would like to participate in this ministry and are not on the Nurture or Women at the Well contact lists, please contact Joan Ashley, 434-242-4531 or ashletj@aol.com or carolynmcgee@cvillefirstumc.org
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Hinton Avenue Clothing Closet
The Hinton Avenue Clothing Close is able to take donations again. They reopened for the New Year on January 7th.
They are currently looking for more specific items though below:
Women:
- hats
- gloves
- scarves
- socks
- underwear
- Jeans
- fleece/joggers (small-XL sizes)
- Shoes (no heels, please) - sneakers, casual, boots - all sizes
Men:
- gloves
- hats
- scarves
- socks
- underwear
- t-shirts - Short sleeve t-shirts/collared shirts, long-sleeve t-shirts/collared shirts (regular/tall sizes)
- Jeans
- Khakis
- Some other casual pants
- Shoes (sneakers, boots) - all sizes
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Our Current Gallery Artist
Mimm Patterson, a mixed-media artist, creativity coach and trauma-informed yoga teacher living in Crozet, is our new exhibiting artist in the Gallery. Mimm is a juried member artist at the McGuffey Art Center and can be found joyfully working away in Studio 6B in the North Lower Level. Take a minute to spend some time with her art. You will find that the works speak to the heart through objects of earlier times.
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Love INC Cville
After rent and utilities, the most requested need is for furniture. Love INC Cville is desperately looking for volunteers with vehicles to pick up and deliver furniture that has been donated to Love INC for distribution to our neighbors in need. Without the ability to deliver the furniture, large amounts end up in the dump instead of going to those who desperately need it.
To inquire about how to help, message Raymond Klein, Executive Director of Love INC at raymond@loveinccville.org .
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Thank You For Your Continued Support to Loaves and Fishes
With your help, Loaves & Fishes is providing a week's worth of groceries (at least 100 lbs. per household), including milk, eggs, meat, and fresh fruits and vegetables for more than 10,000 people a month in 2024. Thank you for all of your support in 2024!
In just the first three weeks of December, we were able to reach:
- 2,470 total households
- That is an average of 205 households/807 people receiving groceries on each of the 12 distribution days in December.
- 9,687 individuals:
- 36% aged 0-18; 53% aged 19-59; 11% aged 60+
- Roughly 9% of households last month were first-time visitors, and approximately 26% of our clients visited us twice in the month.
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Women at the Well
Thursdays from 9:30am to 11am
Women at the Well will be studying Adam Hamilton’s new book, just released, called “The Message of Jesus” We will explore six of the most important themes in Jesus's teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today.
Join us on Thursday mornings 9:30am - 11 for good study, great discussion and wonderful fellowship!
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Adult Fellowship Group
Sundays following Worship in Room 208
The Adult Fellowship Class has begun a new study of John Newel’s book, “Christ of the Celts”.
This study will explore some of the teachings of ancient Christianity. Celtic Christianity, which is still practiced today, is more about love and forgiveness than about judgement and doctrine.
All are welcome! Contact Pat Grahm at Annew41@outlook.com for more information. |
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Young Adults & Parenting Groups
The Young Adults & Parenting Groups are now merging together and is open to anyone who considers themselves a young adult, with or without children.
Join them on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11:30 in the Youth Room.
Contact: Patricia Hott, patriciahott13@gmail.com for more details |
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Men’s Bible Study
Tuesdays at 8:00 am
The Tuesday Morning Men’s Study will be studying the N.T. Wright thoughts on the book of Matthew.
His thoughtful insights will bring contemporary application of Scripture to life. All are invited.
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Faith Seekers Class
Sundays 8:45 am
Study with us as we begin Tim Keller’s “Generous Justice”. He explores how the Bible is a fundamental source for promoting justice and compassion for those in need. Join us on Sunday mornings to delve into the thought of justice empowered by grace.
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Faith Explorers
Sundays at 11:15 am in Room 308
Faith Explorers will begin a study of Brian McLaren’s new book, “Life After Doom” on Sunday January 12, 2025.
McLaren is an author, activist, public theologian, former pastor (24 years) and English professor who writes about the intersection of religious faith and secular culture. In this new book he describes the failure of religious and political leaders to address ecological overshoot, economic injustice, and the increasing possibility of civilizational collapse. He also explores the complexity of hope, grief and new ways of thinking, becoming and belonging in these turbulent times. All are welcome to join us in this enlightening study.
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Interested in Reading?
Pastor Alex's book,
A Space for Peace in the Holy Land: Listening to Modern Israel and Palestine, can be purchased as an e-book on Amazon for $4.99.
If you are not a Kindle reader, simply purchase the book as if you were (so that the publisher will be paid) and we will print a physical copy for you here in the church office.
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UVA Learning Programs
UVA's Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is offering a series of online learning programs on topics such as Microagression, Introduction to DEI, Introduction to Implicit Bias, Introduction to Difficult Dialogues, Introduction to Equity, and more!
These are great opportunities to engage with our community and educate ourselves on issues of inequality. Click here to learn more about their offerings and to register. |
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Caring Writers
The Caring Writers are a group who enjoy sending cards and letters to those who are homebound, feel isolated, or just need to know that someone cares. The commitment is to send a card or letter to two recipients per month.
If you are interested in becoming a Caring Writer, please contact George Batten or Maurya Batten. You can also contact either of them if you know of someone who would enjoy being on the recipient list. |
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Music Ministries
Our Music Ministry includes choirs, bands, instrumental ensembles, and soloists of both traditional and contemporary sounds. There is no shortage of ways to praise God through music, and everyone is invited to explore the gift of music, even if you are just singing along in the congregation!
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Enjoying the food and fellowship at Portico Café after worship?
Thanks to those who recently gave monetary contributions for Portico Cafe - we have enough funds for coffee and creamer for the next couple of months, so you won't see the donation jar any time soon!
We will continue to host Portico Cafe outdoors as long as the temperature is above 50 degrees and not raining. Otherwise, it will be held in the Gathering Space.
Email Lisa Hanrahan if you want to sign up to bring treats. A sign up sheet is also available by the coffee area. The success of Portico Café depends on the generosity of church members to help or contribute food! |
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Rainy Day Blues?
“Love the City” umbrellas will be left at the Front and Welcome Center entrances for all to borrow and then return on rainy days!
If you would like to purchase an umbrella to support our Nurture Ministries and our CFUMC Vision of
“Love the City," they are $20. Put “umbrella” in the memo line of your check. |
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The Quiet Center
Sundays at 11:15 in the Chapel
The Quiet Center is an after-church gathering of, and for, anyone who wants to know more about grief’s journey. The sessions are “stand alone,” to join anytime and as often as you wish, to explore the many faces of grief and to share with each other our time, our experiences, our presence and our prayers.
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Congregational Prayer Time
Now Tuesdays at 12:00 pm on Zoom
Meeting ID: 882 7977 8844
Passcode: 968327
If you are interested in praying for our church and community, be in touch with Carolyn McGee for the link. |
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Assistance for Ukraine
UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery, Advance #982450, is collecting funds for humanitarian assistance.
You can donate directly online or designate "Ukraine relief" on your checks made out to CFUMC. |
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Prayer Quilt Ministry
Contact Teri Guertler if you need a prayer quilt for someone going through a difficult time, or if you would like to help in the creation of the prayer quilts. No experience necessary.
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